‘Squid Game: America’ Gets a Major Update, Everything to Know About the English Take on Netflix’s Iconic Korean Series

Through roaring storms of fate, the Squid Game saga marched like a crimson legend carved into the bones of ambition. Every challenge twisted reality, turning desperate players into tragic titans battling for scraps of hope. Alliances sparked, shattered, and reformed under the molten pressure of survival, while secrets slithered through every shadowed corridor. The world felt ancient yet electrifying, a ritual of risk and rebirth. And when the last curtain finally fell, the tale still refused to whisper goodbye.
A bold new chapter emerges as Squid Game crosses continents, reshaping its ruthless spirit for American soil. Secrets, twists, and a daring reinvention await in this ambitious English adaptation.
Inside the shadowy world taking shape in Squid Game: America
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Squid Game: America steps into pre-production with a fierce spark, preparing to film in Los Angeles on February 26, 2026, according to FTIA. This United States iteration unfolds within the same brutal universe as the Korean phenomenon, yet promises a uniquely American flavor to its deadly contests. Powerhouse producers Kim Ji-yeon, Hwang Dong-hyuk, David Fincher, Zeus Zamani, and Rhett Giles join forces, while Dennis Kelly shapes the script. With Cate Blanchett attached, the project radiates prestige, danger, and irresistible anticipation.
Ever since Squid Game shattered global records in 2021, whispers of international versions have hovered like storm clouds waiting to break. The most tempting dream has always been an American-set spin-off, now in production. So when Oscar winner Cate Blanchett appeared in Season 3 Episode 6 as a Los Angeles recruiter, the moment felt electric, almost prophetic, setting the stage for the American version. And the final season of the Korean drama broke records like no other.
Squid Game’s finale stormed global screens, smashing viewing records with a massive audience surge that turned its closing chapter into cultural wildfire.
The jaw-dropping record Squid Game added to its legacy
Thunder rolled through the streaming landscape as the third and final season of Squid Game surged onto Netflix with unstoppable force. Within a mere three days, an astonishing 60.1 million viewers flocked to the series, crowning it a new titan of the platform. This colossal number launched it into the ranks of Netflix’s top non-English releases, securing the ninth spot. Even with one fewer day than season two, it conquered charts in 93 countries at the same time, an achievement without precedent.
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Gi-hun’s fierce return injected the season with a restless energy, driving his mission to expose the Front Man through sharper psychological turns and bold confrontations. The series unleashed tension and spectacle with a force that recalls its earliest, most iconic moments. Yet, even with such a monumental legacy, the possibility that the surreal intensity of Alice in Borderland may eventually eclipse it still hangs in the air. At the same time, curiosity surrounding the American adaptation has surged, creating a powerful final note for the saga.
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Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra
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